496 Starlit Way

4,566 Sq. Ft.
$163 / Sq. Ft.
4,566
Sq. Ft.
$163
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom Arthur Rutenberg home in the highly sought-after gated Waterbridge community, Phase 1, perfectly situated on a private wooded preserve. A low country porch and an impressive grand entryway welcomes you with its intricate barrel ceiling and detailed trim work. Just off the grand hallway is a generous room ideal as an office or a 4th bedroom. The large first-floor primary suite features a tray ceiling embellished with shiplap, along with a luxurious...Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom Arthur Rutenberg home in the highly sought-after gated Waterbridge community, Phase 1, perfectly situated on a private wooded preserve. A low country porch and an impressive grand entryway welcomes you with its intricate barrel ceiling and detailed trim work. Just off the grand hallway is a generous room ideal as an office or a 4th bedroom. The large first-floor primary suite features a tray ceiling embellished with shiplap, along with a luxurious ensuite bathroom offering a beautifully tiled shower, a relaxing soaker tub, and an expansive walk-in closet. The chef’s dream kitchen offers a large island, ample cabinetry, soft close cabinets and a spacious pantry, flowing seamlessly into the open-concept main living area. The double sliding glass doors allow natural sunlight to pour into the home opening up to an oversized screened-in porch and paver patio, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor living experience. Upstairs, enjoy a spacious secondary living area with vaulted ceilings, a wooden barn door, and glass sliders leading to a peaceful balcony overlooking the preserve. The upper level also includes an en suite bedroom, an additional bedroom, a full bath and let's not forget the bonus of a large storage area on both floors. The mini-split system in the garage is perfect for temperature controlled gym or tinker time. The exceptional craftsmanship all complemented by plantation shutters throughout makes this home a true masterpiece in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods. Residents enjoy access to South Carolina's largest residential pool along with world-class amenities, including bocce, pickleball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, a fitness center, club house, water sports on the Palmetto Lake and more. This home is conveniently situated close to the entrances for easy access in and out of the community. All of this is centrally located and just minutes away from fine dining, entertainment, top notch school, medical facilities and your toes from being in the sand. Be sure to view the property video and the 3D immersive tour and request your private showing today.
  1. Listed by Lewis Living Team • INNOVATE Real Estate
  2. Listed by Becki Lewis • INNOVATE Real Estate

Property Details for 496 Starlit Way

Subdivision Name
Waterbridge
Zoning
res
Community Features
Clubhouse, GolfCartsOk, Gated, RecreationArea, TennisCourts, LongTermRentalAllowed, Pool

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Sunday, Feb 8th

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/06/2026 03:21 PM

Property Details for 496 Starlit Way

StatusActive
MLS #2527947
Days on Market78
Taxes-
HOA Fees$150 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built2016
Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
CountyHorry County

Location

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Building Information for 496 Starlit Way

Stories-Year Built2016Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,004 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,631

Property Taxes

$223

HOA Dues

$150

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Property Information for 496 Starlit Way

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 4566.0
  • City: Myrtle Beach
  • County Or Parish: Horry
  • Postal City: MYRTLE BEACH
  • Latitude: 33.760464
  • Longitude: -78.907014
  • State Or Province: SC
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ten Oaks Elementary School
  • High School: Carolina Forest High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ten Oaks Middle
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, TwoCarGarage, Garage, GarageDoorOpener
  • Parking Total: 4.00
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Gated, OwnerAllowedGolfCart, OwnerAllowedMotorcycle, PetRestrictions, Security, TenantAllowedGolfCart, TennisCourts, TenantAllowedMotorcycle
  • Association Fee: $150.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: AssociationManagement, CommonAreas, LegalAccounting, Pools, RecreationFacilities, Security
  • Association: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Universal Property Id: US-45051-N-39710040056-R-N
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: ,
  • Living Area Range Source: Plans
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, RectangularLot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x337x31x320
  • Lot Size Source: PublicRecords
  • Parcel Number: 39710040056
  • Levels: Two
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Count: 12
  • Flooring: Carpet, LuxuryVinyl, LuxuryVinylPlank, Tile, Wood
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Photos Count: 40
Utilities
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors, Windows
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, ElectricityAvailable, PhoneAvailable, SewerAvailable, UndergroundUtilities, WaterAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Builder Model: Summerlin
  • Builder Name: Arthur Rutenberg
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fence, SprinklerIrrigation, Patio
  • Pool Features: Community, OutdoorPool
  • Door Features: InsulatedDoors
  • Construction Materials: HardiplankType, Masonry
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, FrontPorch, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Security Features: SecuritySystem, GatedCommunity, SmokeDetectors, SecurityService
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Living Area: 3272.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Interior Features: BreakfastBar, BedroomOnMainLevel, EntranceFoyer, KitchenIsland, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters, Workshop
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Features: DualSinks, GardenTubRomanTub, SeparateShower
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 2
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Dimensions: 13'9x19'2
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, KitchenExhaustFan, KitchenIsland, Pantry, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Dimensions: 15'4x17'2
  • Room Type: GreatRoom
Room 4
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Features: CeilingFans
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 5
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Dimensions: 9'8x17'2
  • Room Features: KitchenDiningCombo, LivingDiningRoom
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 6
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11'10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 7
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Dimensions: 12x1'10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Room 8
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Features: BedroomOnMainLevel, EntranceFoyer, Library, UtilityRoom, Workshop
  • Room Type: Other
Room 9
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Dimensions: 15x16'10
  • Room Features: TrayCeilings, CeilingFans, MainLevelMaster, WalkInClosets
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 10
  • Human Modified: No
  • Room Dimensions: 13'2x17'7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets Allowed: OwnerOnly, Yes
  • Restrictions: CommunityRestrictions

Property History for 496 Starlit Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2527947

$744,900
Nov 14, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CCAR #2515158

Oct 21, 2025

Permanently Off Market

CCAR #2500782

Jun 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2515158

$765,000
Feb 26, 2025

Price Change

CCAR #2500782

$775,000
Jan 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2500782

$799,999
Mar 1, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

CCAR #2219815

Feb 28, 2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100362197

$720,000
Feb 28, 2023

Sold

CCAR #2225233

$720,000
Feb 24, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507496899

$720,000
Feb 24, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507496899

$720,000
Jan 14, 2023

Contract Signed

NCRMLS #100362197

Jan 14, 2023

Contract Signed

CCAR #2225233

Jan 14, 2023

Contract Out

CCAR #2225233

Dec 20, 2022

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100362197

$725,000
Dec 13, 2022

Price Change

CCAR #2225233

$725,000
Nov 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2225233

$750,000
Nov 12, 2022

Price Change

CCAR #2219815

$774,999
Oct 26, 2022

Price Change

CCAR #2219815

$775,000
Sep 22, 2022

Price Change

CCAR #2219815

$785,000
Sep 15, 2022

Price Change

CCAR #2219815

$800,000
Sep 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2219815

$825,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2527947

$744,900
11/14/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CCAR #2515158

10/21/2025

Permanently Off Market

CCAR #2500782

06/18/2025

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2515158

$765,000
02/26/2025

Price Change

CCAR #2500782

$775,000
01/10/2025

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2500782

$799,999
03/01/2023

Temporarily Off Market

CCAR #2219815

02/28/2023

Sold

NCRMLS #100362197

$720,000
02/28/2023

Sold

CCAR #2225233

$720,000
02/24/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507496899

$720,000
02/24/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507496899

$720,000
01/14/2023

Contract Signed

NCRMLS #100362197

01/14/2023

Contract Signed

CCAR #2225233

01/14/2023

Contract Out

CCAR #2225233

12/20/2022

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100362197

$725,000
12/13/2022

Price Change

CCAR #2225233

$725,000
11/18/2022

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2225233

$750,000
11/12/2022

Price Change

CCAR #2219815

$774,999
10/26/2022

Price Change

CCAR #2219815

$775,000
09/22/2022

Price Change

CCAR #2219815

$785,000
09/15/2022

Price Change

CCAR #2219815

$800,000
09/01/2022

Listed (Active)

CCAR #2219815

$825,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 496 Starlit Way

Taxable ValueLand$5,887Additions$22,274Total$28,161
Tax Record2024$2,677 ($223 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,400 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,400 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2016CountyHORRYAPN397-10-04-0056Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 496 Starlit Way

This home is within Horry County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ocean Bay Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Ten Oaks Middle
Public6 to 8

Carolina Forest High School
Public9 to 12

Academy for Arts/Science/Technology
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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496 Starlit Way is a single family home for sale in Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. This property was listed for sale on November 21, 2025 by INNOVATE Real Estate, it's currently listed at $744,900. It has been on the market for a total of 78 days and was last sold on February 28, 2023. This listing's school district is Horry County Schools. Nearby schools include Ocean Bay Elementary School, Ten Oaks Middle and Carolina Forest High School. 496 Starlit Way is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,566 sqft single family home built in 2016.

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